Sunday, June 13, 2010

Goblin Valley State Park - May 16, 2010


I camped out here at Goblin Valley State Park on May 16, 2010. It was a good thing I had reservations, as you can see, the campground was full.

I had an awesome time hiking amongst the "Goblins" in the park. I walked for 2 hours around Goblin Valley. It seemed like there was something new to see around every turn.

Goblin Valley was first discovered by cowboys searching for cattle. Then, in the 1920's, Arthur Chaffin, who owned and operated the Hite Ferry on the Colorado River, came across this place, which he dubbed "Mushroom Valley," while searching for an alternate route between Green River and Cainsville. On August 24, 1964, Goblin Valley was designated as a state park.

Goblin Valley State Park is located in Emery County between the towns of Hanksville and Green River, Utah.

Links to Check Out:

Utah.com: Goblin Valley State Park

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